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20 different types of tattoo designs for women

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Updated: Nov 17, 2017, 15:25 IST

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Getting inked is in rage nowadays. Whether it’s Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut or Sushmita Sen, the trend has made its way into Bollywood as well. A tattoo, if carefully thought, reflects a part of your personality. It’s a subtle, simple message that you want the world to see. It could be just a simple quote, symbol, illustration or a mere dot…it has to be you and most importantly, worth all the pain. Tattoos have become a style statement today but they have a long and interesting history. In ancient Egypt, pregnant women used to tattoo a small web on their abdomen. As the size of the tummy grew, so did the tattoo and is symbolised protection of the baby in womb.

In fact, tattooing body parts of women has been a practice in many Indian tribal communities as well. Interestingly, women, especially their faces used to be inked to make them visually unappealing, and protect them from rival tribes. But finding what suits you the best from the pool of million options can be a confusing task. Plus, technology has not evolved enough to let you get rid of a tattoo with a click of fingers.

To simplify your task, we have categorized tattoos in 20 types for women and each one of it is special in its own way. Here, take a look…

Travel If you are bitten by wanderlust, then a tattoo is a great option to express your love for it. It is meaningful and something you will never regret. It could something as minute as a word, a symbol like aeroplane, and can be as elaborate as a map. Whatever it be, it is a constant reminder of passion, something that motivates you to get up every day.

One-Line/word tattoosHave you seen Priyanka Chopra flaunting her wrist tattoo- Daddy’s lil girl (it’s actually inked in her father’s handwriting)? Alia’s pataka tattoo on her nape, or Penelope Cruz’s ‘883’ tattoo (though, nobody knows what it signifies!) on her ankle? These one are big-time in vogue nowadays and are a mysterious sneak peek into your personality.

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ReligiousReligious tattoos are not a new thing, but ink lovers have found innovative ways to express their religious beliefs through this art. If you have not spotted one yet, look for Penelope Cruz’s crucifix on her right arm.

Minimal Simple, minimal tattoos are the best option if you want to go less on pain yet make a style statement. There’s plethora of options in this category ranging from a star, feather, heart, crown, paws to birds, butterfly, flower etc.

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LanguageWho says English is the only language to get inked in! Sushmita Sen’s tattoo is the coolest example. The actress flaunts her “Aut viam inveniam aut faciam” tattoo which is in Latin and means “I shall either find a way or make one.” Angelina Jolie too sports an Arabic script tattoo on her right arm that means “determination.”

You can flaunt your tattoo in French, Spanish, Hindi, or even Sanskrit and let people around you wonder what it exactly means.

How to take care of your tattoo Getting a tattoo may seem uber cool but there are several things you need to keep in mind after you've got inked. Dr. Anup Dhir, senior cosmetic surgeon at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, says, "There are severe repercussions related to tattoo and body art, which you should be aware of before getting inked. Tattoos and piercings break the skin, which can leave you vulnerable to skin infections, STIs, and HIV. It can put you at risk for viruses that are spread through blood, like Hepatitis C, B, or HIV. While some have severe skin reaction through tattoo ink, others may experience allergic reaction."

This is because certain coloured inks often contain lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel, titanium and other heavy metals. Especially red, green, yellow and blue dyes cause skin allergy, infections and granulomas. A tattoo can take a while to heal — pay attention to what your tattoo artist tells you. If you feel any pain, redness, swelling or pus, visit your doctor immediately. The faster you curb the infection, the better it is for you.

Here are a few do's and don'ts...

Make sure you keep a bandage on the area for one whole day.

Don't touch the tattooed area and resist picking at any scabs.

Use an antibacterial soap to wash the tattoo. Don't use alcohol or peroxide — they dry out the tattoo).

Dab your tattoo gently with a soft towel to dry it.

Rub on some antibiotic ointment on the tattoo if needed. Never use petroleum jelly since it will make the tattoo fade.

Use an ice pack on the tattooed area if you notice swelling.

Avoid getting the tattoo wet till it heals completely.

Stay out of the sun till your tattoo has healed fully.

Always apply sunscreen on your tattoo when you go out.

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